2023-11-27 17:38:00
A fundamental aspect differentiates the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air of each generation, considering that Apple has been using the same chip in both models. This is the cooling system integrated into the Pro, which manages to keep the processor working at its peak performance, while the Air models limit performance in more intense activities.
Now, a mod from the company Frore Systems highlights a cooling chip called AirJet Mini, which was tested by The Verge on a 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip. At just nine grams and thinner than two coins, the chip appears to have improved the notebook’s performance during heavy work.
Although the installation required internal modifications to the MacBook Air, the addition of these cooling chips proved to be beneficial. While benchmarks showed a modest improvement, the highlight was the machine’s ability to maintain its peak performance for longer periods, especially when dealing with activities like gaming or repeatedly running benchmarks.
The text also highlights that the AirJet is not noisy, something notable in a MacBook Air, which does not have fans. As for the possibility of the MacBook Air becoming thicker to accommodate active cooling, Frore told The Verge that future laptops might be even thinner. A thinner keyboard and OLED screen might reduce the thickness to 9.5mm, while the current 15-inch MacBook Air is 11.5mm thick.
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